C 9th Guitar Chord

Notes: C - E - G - Bb - D

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th, Major 9th

C9

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Standard

How to Play C9

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string
  4. 4Barre your ring finger across fret 3 (G, B, high E strings)

About 9th Chords

A dominant 7th chord with an added 9th. 9th chords sound rich and funky, essential in funk, R&B, jazz, and blues. They add more color than a basic 7th chord.

C 9th on Other Instruments

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Other C Chords

CCmC7Cmaj7Cm7Csus2Csus4Cadd9C6CdimCaugCm6

Other 9th Chords

D9E9F9G9A9